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Nigam To Replace Injured Chakravarthy In India's Asian Games Squad
Varun Chakravarthy's injury sustained during the Afghanistan T20 series has forced India to make changes to its Asian Games contingent. Vipraj Nigam is set to step in as his replacement.
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India has opted to bring in Vipraj Nigam as a replacement for injured spinner Varun Chakravarthy in its squad for the upcoming Asian Games, according to reports. Chakravarthy was ruled out of the ongoing T20 International series against Afghanistan after sustaining an injury during the opening match of the bilateral engagement.
The injury is expected to keep Chakravarthy sidelined for an extended period, necessitating the squad adjustment ahead of the continental tournament. Nigam's inclusion reflects India's need to bolster its bowling options with Chakravarthy unavailable for selection in the near term.
Chakravarthy has been a key component of India's T20 setup and his absence represents a significant loss to the team's spin-bowling arsenal. The 28-year-old has featured prominently in India's limited-overs plans in recent months.
The Asian Games cricket contingent will now look to Nigam to provide depth in its spin department. Officials have yet to provide an official timeline for Chakravarthy's return to competitive cricket. India will hope the change allows the team to maintain its momentum heading into the continental championship.